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Toledo deficit hinges on collection of city income tax, well ya, need to be in office or hold degree to understand this?
"As of Nov. 30, our income taxes are down 11 percent over the same period last year," said Toledo Councilman George Sarantou, chairman of council's finance committee."
Well, ya, has anyone noticed that people are outta work, working at part time work,… more »
And, as yet another lawsuit is filed against the city of Toledo, the same people are in charge
"The Toledo couple who watched their Westmoreland home burn to the ground during the summer sued the city and its department of utilities yesterday, alleging the city was negligent in its responsibility to ensure that fire hydrants were tested and workin… more »
Mayor-elect Bell keeps fire, police chiefs; names new service head
Administrations come and Administrations go, and in this case, the heads of two departments, unable or unwilling or what ever else is used to describe it, are the heads of two departments that have failed to collect on debts due the city.
The Mayor ele… more »
Assistance for those needing help with staying warm, is available
Stories in the press, start this time of year about people needing help with paying for winter heat, etc.
Help is available, so stop by, tell a friend, a tell neighbor, tell a relative, there is no reason why citizens of this country have to endure the… more »
"We are going out to visit people who call with concerns ......" about the new trash system in Toledo, Ohio
Here's the chance to help a neighbor, an acquataince or just someone in need.
"Once-a-week, 96-year-old Betty Costello used to walk out to her vehicle, put a small plastic bag full of trash in the truck, and drive it down to the curb.
That's how the… more »
Mayor-Elect Bell names 31-member transition team
"Its work will be in addition to that being done by a three-member transition team, the latter of which will look at more pragmatic issues, such as city staffing. Both will report to Steve Herwat, a former city planning director who is overseeing the tra… more »
Tom Waniewski's December 09 Newsletter
Councilman Tom Waniewski's NewsletterDecember 2009
Peterson Ditch CleaningToledo City Council at its last meeting gave the go ahead to accept state EPA money ($1.5 million) and combine it with local storm fund dollars (another $1.5 million) to clean up… more »
Red-light/speed tickets not paid to city of Toledo hit $3.5M
Isn't the problem, clear by now?
Managament of departments is lacking, inefficient, distracted, not capable, etc.
But, yet, people twist like sheets in the wind.
Stop spending. Cut back on spending.
Where are the calls for collection of debts due… more »
More than 400 marijuana plants seized from West Toledo home
What? In district five?
"Officers executing a search warrant at 4:15 p.m. at 3359 McGregor Ln. found the plants worth $676,800, processed marijuana, and several pieces of cultivation equipment."
Well, there goes the district, this fresh on the heels… more »
Here's Toledo's correct population, ya so, and what of tuning up the department
Kattie Bond Director Department of Neighborhoods
City of Toledo
Writes a letter to the editor, to correct the media on the population of Toledo.
"The use of incorrect census population counts by the media paints a false picture of the City of Toled… more »
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